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2 hours ago, boyst said:
To the layman sure. To the critic capable of grasping the game it's not enough.
by critic, you mean the fan with unrealistic expectations I suppose. 🤣
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10 hours ago, boyst said:
This is 100% true even if those excuses are reasonable.
We simply need to do better and now that December is going to be upon there is absolutely and positively no room for bull####.
One reason I have hope after today falls in line with some of what is eluded to here. Today's game Josh went to McKenzie. He knows McKenzie and played with him longer than any other WR on the team. He had no other choice today than to force it to him and it showed several times. Why he didn't go to Diggs early, I don't know. Why he didn't go to Davis was clear. Davis was blanketed most every route by defenders (I suspect he's been figured out). McKenzie was creating just enough space today to make things work and Josh knew he could trust himself to throw the routes he knows McKenzie is running.
Well, but we won the games. ???? Justifications shouldn't even be needed. LOL
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We have tons of injuries, had a super difficult week last week, had to turn around on a short week and play this game, and came out with a win with 23 seconds on the clock.
Despite all the challenges this team has faced this season, we're 8-3 and winning games. I don't see how this team isn't deserving? For God's sake, this team just needs to get healthy and it will be crushing everyone again!
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2 minutes ago, FilthyBeast said:
At this point there is nothing anyone can do about the inevitability of Mahomes and the Chiefs .Don't care about the Vegas stuff, they are the prohibitive favorites for anybody that is actually paying attention and it will be very surprising if they aren't in the SB again this year at minimum. You just get the feeling that this is going to be another Brady/Pats situation especially since the NFL seems determine to help make that happen which is going to sting even more down the road knowing we're the once that made it happen by trading with the Chiefs.
Either way even with the win there again this year everyone knew the margin of error was razor slim to hold the #1 seed and keep pace but that pretty much dissipated just a few weeks later as the Chiefs are undefeated since and Bills are a meager 2-2. And it's a fantasy to think this team is going to win out while the Chiefs lose at least one more game. It's not happening folks.
It could very well happen.
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6 hours ago, DrDawkinstein said:
Am I the only one that thinks it is totally ridiculous that with the Trillion$ the NFL has, the Billion$ the Pegulas have, the Million$ the franchise has, and the Million$ these players have... they have to rely on Joe Blow from down the block to dig the players out and get them to the game?!?
Pegula needs to invest an easy $1M in a couple of humvees with plows, and a small fleet of snowmobiles, and keep them handy for when this happens again.
It shouldn't be up to neighbors risking heart attacks to get these Millionaires' driveways cleared.
Does seem totally ridiculous. Was it simply a fact that all plows were being used elsewhere?
But yeah, I'm guessing these good samaritans end up with some envelopes filled with cash. If they don't that's a big shame.
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38 minutes ago, Italian Bills said:
I don’t know but i’m very discouraged.
KC won again, at the very last drive, like many times happened.
Kelce had 6, i said SIX receptions for 3TD and 115 yards, the last one was the dagger.
Mahomes ridiculous stats as always.
Where could the Chiefs lose again ?
We lost to the mighty Vikings… they got DESTROYED at home by Dallas 40-3 !!!
Tennessee and Baltimore are always around.
In a season where we were the great take for the SB everything happened: injuries first, then Allen lost, then mistakes after mistakes that costed us a couple of games.
And now, if we find again our best football, the very chance to be another time in KC in the AFCC, not at home.
I can’t believe that everything go always fine for those pigs. Always ! 🤬
Sorry for this rant guys, but i’m very nauseated for all the “luck” we always DON’T have.
They sky isn't falling, it's just an NFL season.
Not a single team has shown that they can beat these Bills, just the Bills themselves.
Regarding the Chiefs, we beat them in their stadium.
Despite the rash of injuries to the secondary, Josh Allen's elbow, and just having gone through a week without practice, this team is still 7-3, and could be 10-0 without a few bonehead mistakes and a heatwave. If we can get a little healthier, sky is the limit. Can't wait to start watching blowouts again in a few weeks time.
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45 minutes ago, Shaw66 said:
First, yes, I'd say five yards is about right. That's where he's supposed to make tackles. He's literally a line backer. He does not make tackles for no gain.
In the past he often had games where a lot of tackles were after a completion. Those tackles were beyond five yards. But Sunday he had very few of those. His tackles were in the run game, and they were exactly the tackles he is supposed to make.
As for the pass break up, by all means he gets credit for a pass breakup. He was plastered on the receiver, which is his job.
It's interesting how much people complain about him when he's doing his job.
Seems only fans complain about him. Starting every game (apart from injuries) since he's been here indicates the coaching staff values him highly.
He clearly has a very big responsibility in this defense that he manages well. I suppose whether or not he gets an extension depends on what the cheaper replacement options are....
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What's the rush? we're less than halfway through the season. Now we got to see a bit of him and I'm sure there will be more as we go. Plus, despite everything we keep hearing, Singletary is actually fulfilling his job very well, even though he isn't flying down the field for 60 yard touchdowns.
This offense is already dominant, we have the highest point differential in the league (at least I think we still do). When the RB gets the ball on this team, the #1 concern is ball security.
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All this talk about a running back trade is kinda like the rich guy who's just bored of what he already has and feels the need to buy a new OLED for his basement, a room where he only stores boxes.
Singletary is honestly playing very well and continues to improve. Gamebreaker? no; getting the job done, protecting the ball, and getting better? absolutely. Meanwhile he's providing that all on a cheap 3rd round rookie contract, allowing money to spent everywhere (ahem, Josh Allen) The FO knows what a bargain he is, and how that helps the rest of the team.
Unless some other guy comes up by chance for a super bargain (low round pick, AND cheap), I just don't see it anytime in the near future. I'd be more inclined to see future draft picks spent on RBs.
And let's not forget that we've got an unproven Cook sitting back there. Honestly speaking, none of us fans have any clue what he brings to the table at this point. Maybe he'll get set loose at the end of the season!
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I'm confused as to why some people seem to be dumping on Frank Reich. I always thought we loved the dude over here. Is there something I'm missing here?
Plus, we had a pretty epic playoff game against them (that we barely won), and his team handed us an embarrassing loss as well. Maybe they've got QB issues, but I don't get the impression that he's a bad coach.
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4 minutes ago, BADOLBILZ said:
Clutch your pearls if that suits you. Bad players getting jeered is part of the checks and balances of pro sports.
As a consumer, if you stand for nothing you'll fall for anything and I don't think anyone wants to see would-be SB season come to a halt because a bad player just kept getting reps.
Bill Polian was criticized for not replacing the increasingly weak-legged Scott Norwood after the 1989 season. He was then terrible in 1990.........bottom third of league in fg % and atrocious on kickoffs. But Polian was stubborn and Norwood was his find. He left an unnecessarily very weak link in the lineup and lost a SB because of it.
Maybe you will drive in from Cheshire for the post SB loss parade where the crowd cheers for the cryin' Lil' Dirty at the podium after he drops the winning pass.........I'd prefer we bypass that and get a W instead.
Fortunately, your "critiques" have no bearing on the Buffalo Bills or its collective decision making.
The distinction that you don't seem to understand is the difference between criticizing someone's performance vs. unfounded and rude personal attacks.
What do you hope to achieve? the entire crowd chanting "lil dummy" the next time he drops a pass? Would that make you feel better?
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7 hours ago, BADOLBILZ said:
Ok we will just reserve the personal attacks for Bills players who aren't "well-liked".
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2 hours ago, BADOLBILZ said:
Nope.
He's earned it.
Dude fumbled 6 times on special teams as a rookie........10 times in Denver total counting preseasons before they finally had to cut bait
.........has since kept fumbling and bobbling and making dubious decisions on special teams whenever given the chance..........then was critical of McDermott for benching him after his face-plant-fumble versus Indy last season. He has proven to lack any self-awareness. Hence Lil' Dummy.
It's not a coincidence that the ball gets turned over by fumble, interception or on downs(sometimes to end the game even) on so many of his chances..........he kills otherwise vibrant opportunities........which keeps scores closer and serves as a training weight for the offense.........hence the character builder.
Agreed,
A well-liked, talented guy who has made some errors (like every human being) has not "earned" personal attacks and put downs.
Do better.
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The title of this thread is disrespectful and unnecessary.
even if people want to dog on him (which I also find unnecessary), can we AT LEAST change the title of the thread???????-
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18 minutes ago, Nextmanup said:
I can't believe that people still want to talk about running the football.
agreed. it's just because the media keeps poking at our running game because there's nothing to criticize.
this team just needs to be able to run the ball when they have to. and as much as it would be wonderful luxury to have some elite running back added on this team, you just can't have it all. and said elite RB would likely be disgruntled and ask for a trade with his 5 carries per game.
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If it weren't for the covid stuff last season, he'd be on a team. I honestly think his impact would have been much larger last season if he were 100% focused on football. It's a shame, because before all that nonsense he was really great for this Bills team and super fun to watch and cheer for.
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17 hours ago, klos63 said:
I wish people would stop referring to these coaches as 'retreads' , it's a very insulting term. Getting a 2nd opportunity as a job shouldn't have a negative connotation with it.
Exactly, just because it didn't go well once, doesn't mean anything. So many reasons for that, including front office, roster, etc etc..... Plus he probably learned from all that.
I do see his age as a negative against him. Of course he has tons of valuable experience and has proven a lot, but a team would prefer to hit on a young guy that will be around to stabilize the franchise for years (like our like with McDermott).
Selfishly I'm glad we get to keep him, and hope he feels great personal satisfaction when the Bills finally win the Super Bowl.
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the 25% who didn't vote the first option are either crazy or just want to incite drama.
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Since we’re in win now mode, and the roster is already quite stacked, it just makes sense to move up. How many of the low round guys could even make this team?
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How it all went for Shaq was a bit of a shame. It took him a long time to get over his injury and develop. He was on an upward slope in his last year and the Bills said publicly they would welcome him back at the right price. Of course he got an over-inflated deal that he couldn't live up to on an inferior team and it all went south from there. In the long run, a lower payday on the team where he was improving would have served him better.
Whether or not he would play well for us at this point is anybody's guess. What I appreciate is the level-headed approach from Beane. He doesn't try hold guys down, and he doesn't seem to hold grudges either. He says this is what we're willing to pay you, if you can get more, I understand and we wish you well. If they evaluate Shaq and like what they see, I can imagine they'll offer him a deal to come back (at likely a pretty reasonable price).
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12 hours ago, Success said:
That's a good perspective.
Personally, I was hoping to blow them out twice a year for eternity, while they ended up picking between 8-11 in the draft every year.
I mean maybe another year or two of that would be rewarding at least, haha.
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2 minutes ago, RichRiderBills said:
My early week take:
I hate the Pats. It's 20 years and now this...
They are good, and yep, they are a problem.
Bills are capable of being better than Pats. Not sure I like the match up. That being said, I think we are a better team, and no not drastically better coaches, but I'd give the Pats the coaching nod.
Bills won't look past this game. Neither will Pats, but a guy like Mac may not be ready for this. It will be wild and hard fought. The Kool aid will be flowing for Pats and Mac this week, well coached or not that's a lot to take in. I think Mac may be due for a stinker. I also think may see this team 3 times.
Sure, Bills are a bit of wildfire. I think we will burn hot Monday night and give these golden boys a set back.
Isn't this just awesome? I can't wait for this game. In my opinion, this is what we've been waiting for: serious games with serious implications against the Pats.
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23 minutes ago, RoyBatty is alive said:
This is the reality but so many are looking for a "reason". NFL is all about parity, every time a dominant teams appears to be at the top they lose, week in week out.
Who saw the Titans losing to Houston yesterday, no one did.
Losses happen, even ugly loses happen to all teams, Bills are no exception.
I agree with you generally, though it becomes concerning when a losing pattern emerges. Right now we’re in a losing pattern. Fortunately it’s mid season and not late season…-
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How can anyone comment on player attitudes? We don't have a clue as to how these guys are functioning on a day to day basis. I'm not convinced that this team is egotistic and lazy.
OFFENSE - What we know is that our offense has always been one dimensional, and the O-line is below average. Those are ongoing issues. Now teams are figuring out how to exploit that better and better on a week to week basis, based on the tape they see from other teams. The offense has to find out how to adjust to what teams are doing to shut us down. I'm not going to pretend to know the answer, but I believe they can correct some things and make adjustments going forward.
DEFENSE - Our pass defense is the much stronger than the run defense. When Star is out, it REALLY goes to *****. couple that with a team with a great running game (Tennessee, Indy), and we're in serious trouble. So the question is, what adjustments need to be made to stop the run, and how can they compensate without Star?
Then add the weather elements in there, and our team is EVEN MORE unequipped to handle the situation. The Colts are equipped to pound the rock, and they did it well. Our passing game was anemic, and even when JA did throw the ball on target, a bunch of balls were dropped.
While I would logically say that it's understandable for a team to have some matchups that just aren't good for them (tennessee, Indy for instance), getting spanked this badly isn't an acceptable outcome. The whole team has to figure out how to adjust to the things teams are doing to them now. I hope this is simply a growing pain, and they figure it out. The good news is, IF they do get it figured out, they will be an even better team going forward. Teachable moment? i hope so.
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So, is Elam playing this week?
in The Stadium Wall
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This is the same GM/HC combo that drafted Josh Allen when everyone said he would never become an accurate passer.